Bipolar 101 by Preston, John -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Contents Acknowledgments Introduction

Bipolar Disorder Can Be Managed What to Expect from This Book How to Use This Book

1. Understand Bipolar Disorder

What Is Bipolar Disorder? The Causes of Bipolar Disorder Understanding Your Bipolar Disorder The Different Types of Bipolar Disorder Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder Resources for Finding a Practitioner Who Has Bipolar Disorder? How Do You Know If You Have Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar Triggers The Risks of Untreated Bipolar Disorder Suicide and Bipolar Disorder Gender and Bipolar Disorder Conditions That Can Occur with Bipolar Disorder

2. Get Treatment

Becoming an Informed Consumer The Importance of Seeking Treatment Meeting with Your Mental Health Care Provider Treatment Options Resources

3. Take Your Medications

Getting (and Staying) Medicated Taking Your Medications Supplements and Complementary Therapies Side Effects of Medication Timing of Doses Adjusting Your Medication Regimen Knowing Your Medications

4. Recognize Your Triggers and Track Your Moods

Why Get to Know Your Triggers? Possible Triggers for Bipolar Episodes Genetics and Bipolar Disorder Getting to Know Your Triggers Managing Your Triggers

5. Minimize Stress

Where Does Our Stress Come From? Stress and Bipolar Disorder The Stress Response Executing Your Stress Reduction Plans More Ways to Reduce Stress in Your Life Psychotherapy

6. Get Enough Sleep

Insomnia Sleep Habits Treatment for Insomnia Good Sleep Habits Relaxing Before Bedtime Sleep Medications

7. Get Regular Exercise

Exercise and Bipolar Disorder Exercise and Depression Exercise and Mania How Do You Feel About Exercise? How Much Exercise Is Enough? Designing Your Exercise Program Increasing Your Activity Level Beginning Your Program

8. Get Good Nutrition and Take the Right Supplements

Bipolar Disorder and Weight The Importance of Staying Hydrated Mood-Altering Foods A Healthy Diet Fat and Health Caffeine and Alcohol Healthy Eating and Drinking Tips Resources

9. Build a Support System

Types of Support Building a Support Network The Anxiety of Disclosing Your Bipolar Disorder Your Provider’s Role in Your Support Network Adding People to Your Support Network Crisis Support

10. Advocate for Yourself

Patient’s Rights Standing Up for Yourself with Your Health Care Provider Finding Another Provider Mental Health Parity Laws Forced Hospitalization Advocating for Yourself with Creditors Advocating for Yourself at Work Americans with Disabilities Act Reasonable Accommodation Mental Illness Stigma in the Workplace Government Assistance for Disabled Workers Resources

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